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Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Chicken with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

An easy, grilled chicken version of the classic Turkish street food which is usually cooked on a rotating spit. It is perfect served over couscous with yogurt and cucumbers as I did here, or try it with rice pilaf, or on a pita.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • 7-ounce container 2% Greek yogurt (I like Fage)
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Juice from 1 medium lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in a Ziploc bag.  Pound each breast to an even thickness, about ½-inch thick, being careful not to puncture the bag. Place pounded chicken breasts back into bag and set aside.
  2. Air fry 400F 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil and lemon juice.  Whisk until combined.  Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, red pepper, salt and black pepper and whisk again.
  4. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, massaging it to evenly coat.  Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
  5. In a small bowl (or right in the container), combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and salt.  Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. Over medium-high heat, grill the chicken for 3 minutes or until it no longer sticks to the grill. Turn the chicken and grill an additional 3-4 minutes.  Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes then slice it thinly, across the grain.  Top each breast with 2 tablespoons sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.  Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3ounces chicken, 2 tablespoons sauce Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 208mg (9%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Serving 3ounces chicken, 2 tablespoons sauce
Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.